‘Deeper’ does it thrice over

Singer Julie Anne San Jose has been single by choice for some time now as she opts to focus on career. It’s paid off for her with “Deeper,” her second album under GMA Records released in 2014, already selling a total of 45,000 units.

The Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) recognized the feat last Jan. 24 with chair Marivic Benedicto awarding the young singer-actress a plaque on “Sunday PinaSaya.”

A happy Julie Anne said, “I never expected na mari-reach ng album ’yung ganu’ng status. I feel really blessed and thankful that the Lord allowed me this new achievement.”

Her previous recording feat was a Diamond certification for her 2012 eponymous debut album.

The singer has paid her dues, so to speak. Her career in show business started on the now-defunct singing competition “Pop Star Kids.” She went on to prove herself more than just a singer by going the acting route, beginning in 2008 with a supporting role on Gil Tejada’s ”Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan;” followed by appearances on “Maynila,” “Andres de Saya,” “Pepito Manaloto,” among others.

Her biggest break was on the 2015 afternoon series “Buena Familia” where she plays the role of the spoiled music artist, Darlina Buena.

A memorable moment on the show was when her character got a huge slap on the face from Olga, played by Aicelle Santos. Ever the trouper, Julie Anne simply looks back at the experience with fondness.